Megadeth - Wake Up Dead - Live - Hammersmith Apollo 1992

Megadeth performing Wake Up Dead live at London's famous Hammersmith Apollo on the 30th of September 1992.
Track list:
Holy Wars
Wake Up Dead
Hangar 18
Lucretia
Sweating Bullets
In My Darkest Hour
Tornado of Souls
Ashes in Your Mouth
Peace Sells
Anarchy in the U.K.

[@crionics2369]

They don't miss a single note in this show. It's freaking awesome.

[@johnredcorn1131]

Νίκος Crionics considering how tough this set list is too man this is amazing. This lineup was unstoppable. Too bad shit this amazing doesn't last forever. Dave was at his best in the Marty Friedman days. Marty will always be at his best until he dies. bass Dave is still a beast. Nick Menza what an amazing drummer man. He brought so much energy to these songs live and played so hard on those drums r.i.p. I love Metallica too but you know they had to be watching this shit in amazement at how far Dave had come as a guitar player and a band leader. You know what's crazy is Dime bag Darrel tried out when Marty tried out and Dime got the job but wouldn't go because Dave wouldn't take Vinnie Paul also to play drums. fun fact for you;)

[@Ramo_Baramia]

@@johnredcorn1131 im glad Dime didnt join this way we get pantera damageplan megadeth.

[@rehannoor4961]

nick menza missed ghost note fills on 2:22, he instead going nuts on those cymbals.

[@hybris159]

Yeah, on their own level ... 🤟

[@bernardomoraes7049]

@@rehannoor4961 I think it was by choice. Personally, it’s better without the ghost notes.

[@Ramo_Baramia]

menza is absolute animal in this performance

[@mangecagette9761]

they're all absolutes animals in this show lol

[@LeonRHarvey]

fuckin' manliest drummer ever.

[@Deadleg]

Other drummers sound weak (bar Gar), no power. Snare drum is tuned to high, giving them a thin sound.

[@letsexchangecansandbadadvi4245]

He really was!! Those first few years before he left, were AMAZING to listen to!!

[@ScarletVoodoo]

This lineup was EVERYTHING.

[@marcosm.9457]

+ScarletVoodoo well, not really. Marty was one factor that weakened Megadeth. There's actually a Dave Mustaine interview which he mentions that Risk sounded poppy because of Marty's influence

[@adrieldiaz80]

+MAD THRASHER Ok? That was just 1 album, And plus Nick Menza wasn't even in that line up when they wrote risk, And this line up WAS everything. They wrote some of the best thrash metal albums in history

[@marcosm.9457]

+Adriel Diaz one album?? dude, Countdown to Extinction was terrible. It was a huge commercial success, but that's it. The music in it were boring as a mofo, with half-assed riffs, mediocre production and terrible vocals. Youthanasia was pretty weak as well. The rest is pretty much the same thing. All disposable. Not even Thirteen or Endgame were decent. Chris Polland was the guy for Megadeth (too bad he sold the band's gear for heroin, that's why he was fired, but damn! Peace Sells and KIMB were excellent). Marty was too poppy. You want a poppy Megadeth eh?

[@ScarletVoodoo]

+MAD THRASHER Absolute bollocks!

[@marcosm.9457]

+ScarletVoodoo elaborate please...

[@RisingSun96]

That’s it I’m growing my hair out.

[@michaelsnyder8789]

#hairgoals

[@RisingSun96]

@@michaelsnyder8789 That was 2 years ago man, I now have hair down to my shoulders haha. Headbanging is now part of my daily workout routine (if I were to have one).

[@kalil207]

@@RisingSun96 This is so nice man, I'm growing my hair too

[@guitarforall]

same man!!! i’m growing now over a year and a half too,, people make fun of me but that’s the number one rule... don’t listen to other people’s opinions!! rock on

[@Der-Knilz]

@@guitarforall just keep it this way one day it will pay of :)

[@manjay49]

I am 75. I saw Cream 1967, Yardbirds 3x, Blue Cheer, Mountain 2x, The Who 4x, Led Zep 5x, Hendrix 5x, Jeff Beck 4x all by 1969. Was at Woodstock. Have also seen Sepultura, Pantera, Naplam Death, Extreme Noise Terror, D.R.I., many punk bands such as Fear, Red Kross, Butthole Surfers 2x, DEVO 3x, as well as Meshuggah 2x. Imo, this performance is The Epitome of Metal. Any and all genres. If I were in court and asked to present one, and only one example of Metal Music to a judge, who knew nothing about metal, and they asked me: "Sir; How would you describe this so-called "metal music" ?". I would present this clip as "exhibit A". And rest ny case.

[@kneteth]

The best performance of Wake up Dead

[@eddycarpenter8989]

The new performances of these old songs dont quite sound the same as when they were playing Jackson Guitars

[@danielsgrunge]

@@eddycarpenter8989 it’s cause they’re using D as the standard tuning nowadays, sounds very different

[@matthiasnabahe505]

i like their live version from Sofia 2010

[@soopahsoopah]

@@danielsgrunge Seriously? Everything is just dropped down now?

[@danielsgrunge]

@@soopahsoopah yes, cause of his voice

[@espartaco8532]

R.I.P NICK MENZA THE BEST THRASH METAL DRUMMER RUST IN PIECE MASTER

[@marcosm.9457]

lol @ best thrash metal drummer

[@alexedens7496]

MAD THRASHER if not nick menza then who?

[@lucaspellegrino5795]

Young Bottomtext Tom Hunting, Dave Lombardo, Gar Samuelson

[@gaelbgalbar9307]

True, and Pantera's drummer, really awesome too, Vinnie Paul, even if Pantera is not a thrash band, Vinne Appice for heavy metal, Brian Downey for rock and hard rock..., aha!

[@danielsgrunge]

Igor cavalera, there you go

[@johnsanzone3965]

1:03. Best thrash riff ever written. Saw them in 89 and 90, flawless. Nick is in a class by himself.

[@m1g0r1]

ditto, gets your blood pumping and head nodding

[@H.E.M.]

Is the ride the lighting riff but 1000x better

[@ihateminecraft932]

@@H.E.M. metallica stole that riff after dave left. im pretty sure dave wrote most of that song which is why it seems more complex. it seemed that when i first got into metallica, that i liked only their instrumentals or songs that had dave's writing in them

[@RafaelCDet]

@@ihateminecraft932 well my friend you have shit taste

[@ihateminecraft932]

@@RafaelCDet lmao sorry that i dont like music where there is 1-2 riffs per song.

[@rambobrown9661]

Ahh... the megadeth standard 1% lyric 99% guitar

[@markandersen793]

Works for me.

[@jt-ff3yx]

At the risk of kicking the hornets nest in the comment section, I was never a huge fan of Dave's vocal style. The reason I've always loved MD is their legendary instrumental sound, compositions, and riffs. My approach to Megadeth has usually been, "Let's get through the singing parts so we can get to the shredding parts!" Now, having said this, let my public stoning commence.

[@ihateminecraft932]

@@jt-ff3yx his vocals were never great, but if you see live performances in 2008, his vocals are awesome. they fit megadeth perfectly. you should watch i think it was san diego 2008 live. they played this song and ashes in your mouth which are 2 awesome songs. they got the guitar tone right and everything. they just needed a different drummer because he did like none of the beats right.

[@ihateminecraft932]

this doesnt really matter too much, but i forgot to mention that i actually really like dave's vocals. they arent super great live though

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

the lyrics of this song are both disturbing and humorous at the same time

[@DWDRUMSFOREVER]

I could listen to this over...and over...and over...and over...and over...and over...and over...and over...and over...and over...and over...and over...and over...

[@Speedster1977]

I did it. For me it is a totally hard-on (especially from 2:37). FUCK!!!!

[@TIGERGUTS]

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[@TheLilwaw01]

DWDRUMSFOREVER toooo

[@Denmark_1974]

From 1:03, its just Thrash Metal at its fucking finest.

[@rickyhorton1129]

this riff melts my brain. fucking awesome!

[@collt091]

Fuck yea dude

[@ali965]

Not an easy riff to play either. It moves across the entire fretboard, as well as the chromatic spider riff. The riffs in this song are very challenging

[@awad7391]

1:03 Dave had some of the best catchy riffs

[@tmarks313]

Best lineup of any band in the Big 4, hands down

[@Giratina1999]

Tim Marks what abt Mustaine burton Hetfield Ulrich?

[@sainandanramakrishnan4812]

+Alex Moreno Hetfield and Ulrich vs Friedman and Menza ????? LMAO. Hope its a joke.

[@danielsgrunge]

Amen to that

[@ethanbloodytail9707]

They are the big 4

[@arvindshastry1178]

Slayer is my favorite band so I would say King, Araya, Hanneman and Lombardo is my favorite lineup.

[@randyrhoads8819]

01:02 THAT RIFF GIVES ME CHILLS EVERY TIME I HEAR IT

[@NewGamer101]

Menza was definitely playing to a metronome this show.

[@samdepaepe6534]

Or maybe he's just fucking tight ;).

[@ethanfletcher5252]

he is the metronome

[@28Naufal]

It's either that or they play at 90s cocaine speed

[@marcossouzajr1711]

Descanse em paz. R.I.P Nick Menza =/

[@KingTabor]

Best drummer Megadeth had

[@russpeters6728]

Gar Samuelson??

[@11DNA11]

Gar pulls ahead. Nick was phenomenal, but Gar was one of a kind. A master of his trade.

[@mikeyacton1978]

Yea he might’ve been to you but gar originally played drums for this song and nick is only playing it. I love both of them but gar is one of a kind

[@calebryan4467]

Yep! Gar wasn’t the only jazz drummer of Megadeth! Nick Menza was also a jazz drummer! A lot always shoving Gar into the conversation and I hate it! I absolutely hate it! “Oh Gar is the best he is way better than all the drummers of Megadeth.” Stfu now he is not! Jeez it looked like he was gonna pass out every time he played! Nick Menza didn’t! I like Gar Samuelson but the way you guys see him is like seeing him as a god! Also another thing, Nick Menza was Buddy Rich’s drum tech at one point and he taught him a lot when he was!

[@Flourish_king98]

@@calebryan4467 listen to kimb and psbwb youll see why gar is the best drummer

[@99goat99]

@2:00 ABSOLUTE THRASH PERFECTION - I'm in my 50's now but this STILL makes me headbang... Menza will never be equaled let alone surpassed. This was THE Megadeth lineup as far as I'm concerned, and this music will never get old.

[@ali965]

That double bass section sounds like multiple gatling guns being fired🔥 Let’s not forget the true pioneer tho, Mr. Gar Samuelson. Rip to both

[@Invincibleagent]

This line up had such a good rhythm section. Bass and drums are so important to this era of Megadeth

[@virtualrealitychannel2276]

There were a few great Metal bands but, for me, this song proves Megadeth were hands-down the most skilled.

[@V8Videos]

R.I.P Nick Menza

[@ethanbloodytail9707]

My god menza was a human metronome 2:35

[@yeahboiii6640]

Menza so crisp....And of course Dave! Can't say enough about MeGaDeTh!

[@noammrad]

"wake up dead(nick) :( what a legend! rip nick menza

[@williamdon3442]

One of thrash metals finest pieces of music

[@jareddavidmanifold313]

Wake up deads instrumental parts are the absolute ultimate best true thrash has to offer. The riffs the twists and turns. Mind blowing metal.

[@leeDs718]

damn i miss Nick... look how into the music he was all while paying proper respects to Garr. RIP

[@baroqueguitarist5673]

I respect the hell out of the guitarists after Marty and Chris Poland. But in Megadeth's biggest years when they really blew up it was not only Marty's amazing chops and style but his epic writing of solos that attracted so many fans. Poland had his issues and the guys who came after are great but they came late to the party so to speak. I don't believe Megadeth would have gotten as big with any other guitarist other than Marty. He was the perfect lead player at the perfect time. Unless you lived through it... It's hard to understand how unique and brilliant Marty's solos were back then. No one else was playing like that. The guys after copy alot of his style because Marty's playing became the quintessential Megadeth lead guitar sound. Marty in the 90s is untouchable in my my book. Chris Poland also was the right guitarist in the early days the same way Marty was the right guy in the 90s. Megadeth went through alot of different chapters style wise. To me they got the right lead players at the right time for those style changes. No one played like Marty back then. It was a really fresh sound. So many great lead players sounded a like in the 80s/90s. Martys lead playing was a brand new sound and not just another talented guitarist.

[@ShawnMilstead]

Nice and tight and extremely clean

[@anz2441]

This is the song that hooked me on Megadeth !! RIP Nick Menza ...what a beast of a Drummer !

[@YobanesCR]

oh man the mix of the drums on this one, GODDAM! Fucking beast!

[@robyfiorili]

God bless Dave Mustaine for this song, the best thrash metal song ever

[@collt091]

Facts

[@mikequintanilla114]

@ 1:03 Feel free to bang your head

[@IsaacT22]

Nick Menza is exactly what you want in a metal drummer . Dude is literally jumping in his seat

[@grahamharper8114]

Nick Menza was the best drummer that ever lived, I can imagine Nick and Keith Moon are jamming in heaven.

[@lisaanderson7924]

Dave is amazing, he makes it look so easy!

[@rodtl89651]

Fucking electrifying. Megadeth are supreme

[@mischievousone1232]

OMGosh their sound is absolutely AMAZING!! Musically they’re super tight & “in the pocket” this is the epitome of HEAVY metal. I love live music bcuz it separates “the men from the boys” anyone can hit a solo or rhythm in the studio bcuz if ya mess up ya just do another take, when you’re live ya get ONE shot & these guys NAILED IT!

[@KingTabor]

what a FUCKING SONG!

[@ethanfletcher5252]

2:40 is where the fun starts

[@bassman494]

This recording is so badass! Prime Megadeth!

[@ghostplayz8516]

Nick Menza, Dave Mustaine, Marty Freedman and David Eleffison will forever be the best group to ever exist in one band

[@totc6196]

One of Dave’s best solos if you ask me

[@steakndcheese]

probably is his best solo. easily top 3 megadeth solos

[@mauro1427]

​@@steakndcheese this one or my last words one

[@steakndcheese]

@@mauro1427 facts. Then holy wars

[@viniciuscandido7133]

I think Dave was more creative with his solos back in the day. After Rust in Peace his solos became a little repetitive and forgettable.

[@s.m.9285]

2:01 RIP Nick :'(

[@ianxavier3453]

Fucking right

[@KingTabor]

RIP Nick!

[@alvinangeles4686]

For me, the best Megadeth lineup!

[@Jay-rz6oe]

Venue was called Hammersmith Odeon, back then

[@coletterodriguez]

wake up Nick!!

[@janderson3417]

Nick Menza as such a fuckin monster. RIP \m/

[@ИльяЗаложенков-с5ы]

Menza is a GOD!!!

[@Serinebanders]

Underrated band. Some fine metal compositions

[@brennanpatrick]

Every clip I’ve seen from this show is the best I’ve ever heard Megadeth sound live.

[@ridehead8771]

I tell you why, it's because the set up of the sound was Countdown to Extinction's, especially the guitar tone.

[@jrjunior3554]

This whole song is a headbanger.

[@spongeCrab29]

2021 Wake up dead and still loving this. Thank you Megadeth can’t find anything else better than this.

[@randyrhoads8819]

MY FAV MEGADETH ALBUM OF THE 80s

[@mikeyacton1978]

Why is everyone keep saying rip nick Menza when he only played this song yea he’s good but gar played drums for song originally we should at least be honoring him too like cmon guys

[@S-A-CCL]

I agree, Gar Samuelson is so fucking underrated whereas he was an absolute beast

[@calebryan4467]

Uh maybe because he passed recently or 2 years ago! Nick Menza had more history and made Megadeth sound more heavy than Gar! Gar isn’t a bad drummer either just Nick Menza was beast too!

[@antonioalbares]

So tight! World class

[@jareddavidmanifold313]

I've watched this 1000 times since aquiring the warchest back in 08.

[@rg6259]

Just came here to listen the moment from 2:37. for the 10th time this year already

[@owenrippstein1958]

ever since listening to this song for the past 4 months i’ve been so focused on the solos and the drums but i never realized that there was like no singing

[@ycroniyael1976]

Megadeth at this Era were unachievable ❤

[@danielsgrunge]

Now those guitars are on point holy

[@gosiasamosia7796]

Genius ❤🤘and Nick's drums amazing

[@claudioesteban2799]

Hoy me enteré de tu muerte Nick , fuiste el mejor baterista de megadeth en su epoca dorada . descansa en paz.

[@Warchest1]

I just wanna burn a joint and sit back and listen to this song. That spider riff just has that Dave Mustaine finesse I love it

[@fast68chevy]

kickin ass through and through!! wow!!

[@17colosal]

Dave is such a great guitarist!

[@Jay-rz6oe]

I was there……awesome time for Metal. Pantera opened for them

[@bwuceli3801]

Best thrash song ever recorded.

[@Speedster1977]

2:37 - I am starting to jizz my pants again and again.

[@brentmartinez3060]

So heavy it’s one of my favorite songs and sometimes it’s true and my family feels it also 😂🤘🏽🖤

[@mooper11]

RIP Nick

[@davevrox3023]

The Undead. Diana. Roger Corman. Dave finds great things to riff on nice 👍 👌 👏 😀 😎 😊

[@ricknova1973]

One of the greatest thrash metal bands 🤘

[@666finnegan]

Best metal song of all time (guitar wise) in my opinion.

[@victorkoropeckyj2771]

Damn. I haven’t seen you that many Jackson’s since Triumph

[@jacksonsmetalcollection]

this comes pretty close to hammersmith odeon 1987

[@alexram14]

Marty was really good...like really good

[@User-lu3gv]

The power of the Jackson V

[@MishaHendrix]

Top form here, Nick absolutely top notch on the drums, 2:00 amazing!!!

[@brandonlemon2060]

I use this song to melt butter for my popcorn. Try it!

[@sfjc1387]

2:00 uffff esa adrenalina

[@tylerroderick9244]

Nick Menza doesnt get enough credit, amazing feel and so energetic, cudos to him, rip

[@wearenotundone]

nick menza was on fire on that show 🔥🔥

[@ethanpatel9829]

wow what a lively crowd

[@emankcin1701]

From Metallica only Jason can match this awesomeness

[@hatterasfreediver]

When future generations ask "what is heavy metal" refer them to 2:35 of this song.

[@k1ngsmok378]

Dan Roughton Refer them to MegadetH that's all they need haha

[@calebryan4467]

2:37*

[@buttzkrieg3919]

Always loved how Ellefson took a little pause there and then jumped back in

[@BegetterVIIEVEN]

More like Thrash!

[@cheapskategamer8562]

How do they sound so amazing LIVE?????

[@DHPF]

If it's a DVD video it's because the concert was re-recorded.

[@frakjahor]

Fucking beautiful, still.

[@mahmutesatarslan6550]

Nick Menza sounds amazing on this song

[@Kalanioccc]

That was f'n sick

[@paulduetfool]

Holy shit Menza is a beast!

[@stevesharts361]

Love this fucking tune

[@randyrhoads8819]

WHO CANT HEAD BANG FOR THIS

[@marcelonapoli8215]

Qué te puedo decir. Grandioso 🎶🖤🎸

[@PINI73]

2:34 at the end of the hall!!!!!!

[@me_i__a1313]

So sick.

[@bukofezra]

Classic Megadeth

[@nickfanzo]

This shit is amazing

[@Megajon501]

I love Megadeth over Metallica bcoz of this.🤘

[@griffinsalerno]

The drummer here kinda looks like Trey Jones if you know what I mean. Really solid job by all of them in this one.